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LC55 NWX

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

171,525 mi
Last recorded171,525 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 NWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 171,525 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2026 171,525 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 161,471 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

panel below windscreen corroded outside prescribed areas

power steering weak

Fail 16 Jun 2025 161,470 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to burst pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture failed (burst (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

panel below windscreen corroded outside prescribed areas

power steering weak

Pass 17 Jun 2024 155,419 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 154,867 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 153,882 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 152,081 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 152,081 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Service brake excessively binding could also be handbrake not releasing properly (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 151,364 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 150,849 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 May 2018 150,336 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 149,642 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 May 2017 149,642 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 24 May 2016 148,893 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 147,712 miles

nearside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Jun 2014 146,166 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 143,739 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 141,759 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 140,113 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 140,103 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 135,156 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 133,078 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lt?

Based on 549,592 MOT tests across 45,159 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
6,396
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
45,159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 51,116
position lamp(s) not working 19,926
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,126
Stop lamp not working 18,682
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 15,828
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LC55 NWX is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 122,777 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Lt fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 51,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC55 NWX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Lt typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC55 NWX registered?

LC55 NWX is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 11 November 2005.

Is LC55 NWX safe to buy?

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